By A Correspondent- Opposition MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa yesterday demanded that government should compensate party activists Last Maengahama and Tungamirai Madzokere, who clocked eight years at Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison for a murder charge which was quashed by the Supreme Court last week.
Maengahama and Madzokere were arrested in Glen View, Harare, in 2011 on a charge of killing a police officer Petros Mutedza.
Chamisa yesterday visited the pair, where he said government should also compensate victims of Gukurahundi massacres and the 2005 Operation Murambatsvina that rendered thousands homeless.
“There is a need for them to be compensated. If it was a normal country, the government should just come and compensate them. If this government can’t do that, the MDC Alliance government will compensate and apologise to them.
“We must apologise to the victims and compensate for the victims of Gukurahundi. I apologised in Matabeleland when I went there because that’s what leaders do. A lot of people were harmed by Operation Murambatsvina and people’s pensions were eroded. A lot of people died in June 2008 and a country with angry people cannot prosper,” Chamisa said.
Commenting on the Mbuya Nehanda statue erected in central Harare last month, Chamisa said: “Some said I attacked Mbuya Nehanda. Those who worked for our liberation are our heroes and national heroines. We respect them, but we don’t idolise them. We respect them and it ends there, we pray only to God.”
He lamented that most youth in the country were turning to drugs.
“We have a condemned generation because of these drugs. The biggest drug is the government that does not respect its people.”
He blasted government for demolishing vendors’ structures, saying “its demon of destruction must be exorcised”.
By A Correspondent- Former First Lady Grace Mugabe has broken her silence over a ruling by a traditional court that ordered that the remains of her late husband and former President Robert Mugabe should be exhumed and reburied at the national shrine.
Grace, through her lawyers from Chimwamurombe Legal Practice, wrote to Chief Zimba, born Stanley Wurayayi Mhondoro on June 2, challenging his order for Mugabe’s remains to be exhumed from his rural Zvimba home and be properly buried at the National Heroes’ Acre in Harare by July 1 this year. The chief found her guilty of breaching customary procedures and fined her six beasts.
In her application filed at the Chinhoyi Magistrates Court on June 4, Grace argued that the manner in which the matter was handled by Chief Zvimba’s traditional court was defective.
“The above subject refers and we act on Mrs Grace Mugabe, kindly note our interest herein,” they argued, adding: “Further to the plethora of identified legal restrictions that Chief Zvimba faced, the summonses were not even served in the required manner by the rules of the court.”
“… that a summons must only be served on a defendant or responsible person at their residence or place of work within the physical boundary of the court’s jurisdiction. The summons that formulated the basis of this correspondence were served at our client’s residential home in Borrowdale in Harare.”
“The judgment has several penalties or orders which expect compliance by July 1, 2021. Having had sight of the referenced judgment, we have identified critical procedural and substantive law defects that must be corrected by this court to attain real and substantial justice in the judicial process and additionally rein in the community court presiding officer from overstretching their lawful operation as a judicial officer,” the lawyers said.
Grace said the complainant, Tinos Manongovere did not sufficiently identify himself to appropriately be placed as a suitable plaintiff in the local court.
“There is no information that has been provided to show the substantial legal interest that fits with the plaintiff, thereby, prompting him to approach the court vis-à-vis the aforementioned choice of law process.”
“The summons issued on April 29 by the chief already carried a sentence of five cattle and one goat. This was made before the attendance and later on conviction of Grace Mugabe. The ultimate hearing was, therefore, manifestly biased since the sentence was already predetermined,” they submitted.
The lawyers further claimed that Chief Zvimba failed to observe one of the cardinal principles of natural justice by making an order directing the disposal of property that belonged to the estate of the late Mugabe in the absence of the lawful custodian of such property.
Mugabe is believed to have properties in Harare, Bulawayo, Chinhoyi and Singapore.
Mugabe’s nephew Patrick Zhuwao recently sensationally claimed on South African broadcaster, Sabc that the former strongman’s ex-right handman believed that Mugabe was buried with a mystical sceptre that would give him commanding authority as a leader.
Two days ago, Mugabe’s three children, Bona Mutsahuni Mugabe (executor of the estate of the late Mugabe), Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe and Tinotenda Robert Mugabe argued that Chief Zvimba acted outside his jurisdiction when he approached the village court to summon their mother over allegations that she broke traditional norms when she buried the former President.
In their court application, they stated that they felt that Chief Zvimba should not have heard the case in the first place as it was outside his jurisdiction, adding that government was also involved during Mugabe’s burial in Zvimba in September 2019.
By A Correspondent- Police yesterday named the three people who died in a road accident at the 237km peg along the Harare-Mutare Road on Monday.
Nine others were injured and were taken to Victoria Chitepo Provincial Hospital in Mutare.
In a statement yesterday, National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi identified the three victims as Enerita Jongwe, a female adult aged 25 of Mutadza village in Marange, Hazvinei Mawadzi, a female adult aged 31 of Mutadza village in Marange and Blessing Mutudza, a male toddler aged three of Madzengwa village in Marange.
He said the accident happened when the driver of a Toyota Hiace vehicle heading towards Harare with 12 passengers on-board lost control of the vehicle, before it veered off the road and overturned several times before landing on its roof.
By A Correspondent-Kwekwe General Hospital doctors and staff members escaped unharmed after their quarters caught fire in the early hours of yesterday.
Nine families, including doctors, physiotherapist, nurses and an administrator, lost property worth thousands of dollars after the fire razed down their residence at around 3 am.
The fire came almost a week after another fire destroyed a Mpilo Central Hospital hostel block in Bulawayo.
Kwekwe General Hospital medical superintendent, Dr Patricia Mapanda said: “I can confirm that a fire broke out and razed one of the staff residences and it destroyed property. The staff members, including doctors, lost almost everything as they did not get time to remove their property.”
Dr Mapanda said no one was injured, adding that the quarters were meant for trainee doctors, but due to shortage of accommodation at the institution, had been converted into makeshift doctors’ residence.
“Some of our doctors have been staying there since we do not have enough accommodation at the facility,” he said. “Some have been staying there with their families, but we are grateful to God that there were no casualties and no injuries recorded.”
By A Correspondent- The High Court yesterday refused to hear an urgent application by the Young Lawyers Association of Zimbabwe (YLAZ) and war veteran Frederick Mutanda seeking an order that Chief Justice Luke Malaba remains disqualified as Chief Justice of Zimbabwe despite the noting of an appeal to the Supreme Court.
Justice Amy Tsanga removed from the matter from urgent roll the issues being raised were argued in the CJ contempt of court case last week.
“The matter is not urgent and is removed from the urgent roll for the reasons that the issue raised was also part of HC2513/21 heard on 03/06/21 and which awaits judgment,” wrote Justice Tsanga commenting on the matter.
The YLAZ and Mutanda were arguing that the High Court order disqualifying CJ Malaba from serving as CJ for another five years should be upheld, despite noting an appeal at Supreme Court against the High Court decision last month.
Selmor Mtukudzi’s social media posts at the weekend about the hardships faced by artists have rattled the ruling ZANU PF party.
Selmor, the heiress to the Tuku Music legacy, expressed her displeasure with the government’s apparent lack of care for struggling artists during the COVID-19-induced lockdown.
Selmor took to Twitter to express concern over Zimbabwean authorities’ silence while artistes are languishing in poverty.
The post came after her live shows dubbed Remembering Tuku held on May 29 and 30 in Johannesburg, South Africa, in honour of her late father and national hero, Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi. Selmor wrote:
This is the first time in the years I have been performing outside Zimbabwe that I have felt sad to be coming back home.
Please Mr President ED Mnangagwa, don’t let us artistes be destitute in our own land.
Let’s copy what South Africa is doing and allow us to work for our families.
Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the showbiz sector has remained closed, throwing most artists into abject poverty.
In a bid to stave off poverty, a number of local artistes have been flocking to South Africa for live performances.
ZANU PF director for information and publicity Tafadzwa Mugwadi felt Selmor was being disrespectful to Mnangagwa. He said:
We have taken note of concerns by music artistes who have registered their plea for a waiver in the arts sector to ensure they are cushioned in these COVID-19 measures. We will be engaging leaders about the issue of a waiver.
However, we opine that our colleagues in the arts sector must learn to engage with authorities and express themselves respectfully rather than through insults.
Football authorities set an example and signed themselves to strict conditions in light of this pandemic. Now they are on.
Hazvidi kutukana kusina maturo (we should not needlessly insult each other). This is a new dispensation.
The Music Associations and Arts Promoters in Zimbabwe recently met with Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation deputy minister Tinomudaishe Machakaire and deliberated on issues affecting them and the sector at large in the COVID-19 environment.
After the meeting, Machakaire gave assurances that he would forward their proposals to the relevant authorities, but is yet to give feedback.- NewsDay
Selmor Mtukudzi’s social media posts at the weekend about the hardships faced by artists have rattled the ruling ZANU PF party.
Selmor, the heiress to the Tuku Music legacy, expressed her displeasure with the government’s apparent lack of care for struggling artists during the COVID-19-induced lockdown.
Selmor took to Twitter to express concern over Zimbabwean authorities’ silence while artistes are languishing in poverty.
The post came after her live shows dubbed Remembering Tuku held on May 29 and 30 in Johannesburg, South Africa, in honour of her late father and national hero, Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi. Selmor wrote:
This is the first time in the years I have been performing outside Zimbabwe that I have felt sad to be coming back home.
Please Mr President ED Mnangagwa, don’t let us artistes be destitute in our own land.
Let’s copy what South Africa is doing and allow us to work for our families.
Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the showbiz sector has remained closed, throwing most artists into abject poverty.
In a bid to stave off poverty, a number of local artistes have been flocking to South Africa for live performances.
ZANU PF director for information and publicity Tafadzwa Mugwadi felt Selmor was being disrespectful to Mnangagwa. He said:
We have taken note of concerns by music artistes who have registered their plea for a waiver in the arts sector to ensure they are cushioned in these COVID-19 measures. We will be engaging leaders about the issue of a waiver.
However, we opine that our colleagues in the arts sector must learn to engage with authorities and express themselves respectfully rather than through insults.
Football authorities set an example and signed themselves to strict conditions in light of this pandemic. Now they are on.
Hazvidi kutukana kusina maturo (we should not needlessly insult each other). This is a new dispensation.
The Music Associations and Arts Promoters in Zimbabwe recently met with Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation deputy minister Tinomudaishe Machakaire and deliberated on issues affecting them and the sector at large in the COVID-19 environment.
After the meeting, Machakaire gave assurances that he would forward their proposals to the relevant authorities, but is yet to give feedback.- NewsDay
A former Highlanders Football Club fringe player died during a social football match at Esilwane Youth Centre in Pumula suburb on Sunday.
Bulawayo police spokesperson Inspector Abednico Ncube confirmed that Mbuso Mandiopera (35) of Pumula North died after chesting the ball.
Mandiopera was featuring for his side Santos against a Cowdray Park side when he chested the ball, knelt and died shortly afterwards on the soccer pitch. Said Inspector Ncube:
We are investigating a case of sudden death. We received a report that a 35-year-old male adult Mbuso Mandiopera of Pumula North died while playing social soccer at Esilwane Youth Centre on Sunday, June 6.
After controlling the ball with his chest, he knelt down while holding his chest, showing that he was in pain.
Play stopped and when they attended to him, he was moving his hands like a person with fits.
A report was made to the police (and) an ambulance was summoned and the crew confirmed Mandiopera’s death upon arrival.
His body was taken to United Bulawayo Hospitals (UBH) for postmortem.
According to Chronicle, Mandiopera made his mark at Bosso as a key member of the Under-19 squad that had the likes of Patrick ‘Mboma’ Mpofu, Graham Ncube, Nhlanhla ‘Mookie’ Dube, Innocent Nyoni (former Black Mambas goalkeeper and midfielder), the late Sifiso Nketha, Obidiah Tarumbwa, Zephaniah Ngodzo, Marshall Machazane, Brighton Dube, Brighton Choto and Thomas Muketiwa, two decades ago.
The incident was not the first time when a football died during a social game in Zimbabwe.
In 2015, former Highlanders, Masvingo United and Njube Sundowns midfielder Maphias Webb collapsed and died during a social game at Bango grounds in Mpopoma suburb.- Chronicle
Chitungwiza Police Camp has reportedly been without power for two weeks after power utility ZESA switched it off over non-payment of bills.
Sources at the residential flats for police officers, most of whom work in Harare, say residents have gone for days without water as the boreholes that supply water to households are not functioning.
The police officers said they were not happy with their superiors for failing to act and with ZESA for disconnecting them. A police officer is quoted as saying:
There are now political connotations to it. It is reportedly said that police are blocking demos and the people are saying they should also suffer and feel what everyone is going through.
This is the first time in all these years and we now wonder whether it is not to embarrass the President (Emmerson Mnangagwa).
Police have reportedly threatened to impound unroadworthy ZESA vehicles in retaliation.
National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said he would check with the relevant authorities.- NewsDay
Tinashe Sambiri|MDC Alliance vice president Hon Tendai Biti has said Luke Malaba is too old to remain in the esteemed office of Chief Justice.
Speaking in an interview with an online publication on Monday, Hon Biti said Malaba should” go home and play with his grandchildren.”
Zanu PF leader, Mr Emmerson Mnangagwa wants Malaba( 70) to remain in office for the next five years.
This, according to Hon Biti, is a gimmick calculated to tilt the 2023 Presidential Election in favour of Mr Mnangagwa.
Malaba and ZEC boss Priscilla Chigumba are accused of influencing the outcome of the 2018 Presidential plebiscite.
“We are ready to defend the Constitution.The reappointment of Luke Malaba by Mr Mnangagwa is unconstitutional.
Malaba cannot continue to occupy such a position at 70. Our message to Malaba is simple, he must simply go home and rest. He should find time to play with his grandchildren,” declared Hon Biti.
” We know their plans- They want to use Malaba to influence the 2023 Presidential Election results.We will not allow that to happen.We will use all the available constitutional avenues to challenge Malaba’s reappointment,” added Hon Biti.
President Chamisa with Maengahama and visiting crew
Opposition MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa yesterday demanded that government should compensate party activists Last Maengahama and Tungamirai Madzokere, who clocked eight years at Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison for a murder charge which was quashed by the Supreme Court last week.
Maengahama and Madzokere were arrested in Glen View, Harare, in 2011 on a charge of killing a police officer Petros Mutedza.
Chamisa yesterday visited the pair, where he said government should also compensate victims of Gukurahundi massacres and the 2005 Operation Murambatsvina that rendered thousands homeless. “There is a need for them to be compensated. If it was a normal country, the government should just come and compensate them. If this government can’t do that, the MDC Alliance government will compensate and apologise to them.
“We must apologise to the victims and compensate for the victims of Gukurahundi. I apologised in Matabeleland when I went there because that’s what leaders do. A lot of people were harmed by Operation Murambatsvina and people’s pensions were eroded. A lot of people died in June 2008 and a country with angry people cannot prosper,” Chamisa said.
Commenting on the Mbuya Nehanda statue erected in central Harare last month, Chamisa said: “Some said I attacked Mbuya Nehanda. Those who worked for our liberation are our heroes and national heroines. We respect them, but we don’t idolise them. We respect them and it ends there, we pray only to God.” He lamented that most youth in the country were turning to drugs.
“We have a condemned generation because of these drugs. The biggest drug is the government that does not respect its people.”
He blasted government for demolishing vendors’ structures, saying “its demon of destruction must be exorcised”.- Newsday
Tinashe Sambiri|MDC Alliance vice president Hon Tendai Biti has said Luke Malaba is too old to remain in the esteemed office of Chief Justice.
Speaking in an interview with an online publication on Monday, Hon Biti said Malaba should” go home and play with his grandchildren.”
Zanu PF leader, Mr Emmerson Mnangagwa wants Malaba( 70) to remain in office for the next five years.
This, according to Hon Biti, is a gimmick calculated to tilt the 2023 Presidential Election in favour of Mr Mnangagwa.
Malaba and ZEC boss Priscilla Chigumba are accused of influencing the outcome of the 2018 Presidential plebiscite.
“We are ready to defend the Constitution.The reappointment of Luke Malaba by Mr Mnangagwa is unconstitutional.
Malaba cannot continue to occupy such a position at 70. Our message to Malaba is simple, he must simply go home and rest. He should find time to play with his grandchildren,” declared Hon Biti.
” We know their plans- They want to use Malaba to influence the 2023 Presidential Election results.We will not allow that to happen.We will use all the available constitutional avenues to challenge Malaba’s reappointment,” added Hon Biti.
Emmerson Mnangagwa’s hometown, Kwekwe has suffered an intensified localised lockdown extension, which came into full swing on May 24.
Government went against contemporary opinion, to put the town under for a further two weeks following a surge in active Covid-19 cases in the city and its surroundings, with the Indian variant B.1.617 being detected in some instances.
This extension comes as vaccinations continue with the next delivery of 500 000 doses now expected by Tuesday next week and schools will be barred from using premises for holiday lessons during the holidays so that all buildings can be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected.
Under the intensified lockdown, Kwekwe has recorded 74 cases in total with 70 cases still active and only three recoveries although there has been just a single death.
The district under localised lockdown comprises Kwekwe, Redcliff and surrounding areas, with a 7pm to 6am curfew being enforced.
Social and religious gatherings are banned. The extension of the higher level lockdown comes as a total of 27 people, including children and members of staff at Mary Ward Children’s Home in the town have tested positive for Covid-19.
Mary Ward, Ruvimbo and Chiedza primary schools have recorded positive cases among pupils. Announcing the extension of the lockdown after yesterday’s Cabinet meeting, Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Monica Mutsvangwa said Zimbabwe was not yet out of the woods.
“As of June 7, a total of 688 696 people had received their first dose of Covid-19 vaccines and 385 275 their second dose across the country.
“The public is advised that efforts to ensure the availability of doses continue as a matter of priority,” she said.
“The Ministry of Health and Child Care is redistributing existing stocks to ensure availability of the second dose. A batch of 500 000 doses of vaccine is expected in the country by June 15.”
On schools, Minister Mutsvangwa said the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education had banned the use of school premises for holiday lessons during the three-week break.
“It is envisaged that the ban will allow thorough cleaning and disinfection of the school environment, and this reduces the spread of Covid-19,” said the Minister.
The learning process will continue through other platforms like self-study guides which will allow pupils to continue their schooling at home.
The ministry will take the opportunity availed by the break to continue training staff on curbing the spread of the pandemic.
Four teachers at Embakwe High School in the Mangwe District of Matabeleland South Province tested positive to Covid-19, while all the 400 pupils at the school tested negative.
Minister Mutsvangwa said the Health and Child Care Ministry invoked the Public Health Act to quarantine pupils and staff at the school. Herald
Police have launched a manhunt for a Chisuma man who allegedly axed his elder sister following a domestic dispute over payment for dipping chemicals.
The incident occurred on Monday evening in Chisuma under Chief Mvuthu and Ms Henrietta Tshuma (44) was rushed to Victoria Falls Hospital on Monday evening with the axe still stuck in her head.
She was yesterday transferred to Mpilo Central Hospital in Bulawayo and was said to be in a critical condition battling for her life.
Members of the community told police that Godknows Tshuma (32) is a known mentally challenged patient who sometimes sleeps in the bush. Matabeleland North police spokesperson Inspector Glory Banda confirmed the incident.
He urged members of the public to closely monitor relatives who may have mental challenges to prevent violence.
“We received a report about a woman who was rushed to hospital after being struck with an axe by her brother.
“The accused is still at large and investigations are in progress,” said Insp Banda. He said Tshuma is wanted for attempted murder.
Tshuma allegedly fled from the scene after committing the offence and his whereabouts were not known yesterday.
Police were looking for him at all his relatives’ homes and his own home in Gondwa where his wife and two kids stay.
Tshuma reportedly visits all his relatives in Chisuma but does not stay for long as he is always moving from one place to the other, sometimes sleeping in the bush
“On 7 June 2021 around 6:30pm, the accused person in the company of his mother Mrs Tshambanja Tshuma (60) visited the complainant.
“Upon reaching the complainant’s homestead, the accused person had a misunderstanding with the complainant over non-payment of dip tank fees. Mrs Tshuma intervened and stopped them from quarrelling.
“The accused person and his mother left the complainant’s homestead and went to their place of residence leaving complainant having supper with her daughter Ms Tania Ncube aged 25 and two granddaughters aged 8 and 3 years,” said Insp Banda.
He said Tshuma returned to his sister’s home 20 minutes later armed with an axe and confronted her.
He allegedly advanced towards the complainant and struck her once on the back of the head with the axe. Tshuma fled from the scene leaving the complainant unconscious, with the axe stuck in her head.
Police attended the scene and a profusely bleeding Ms Tshuma was rushed to Victoria Falls Hospital.Insp Banda urged members of the public to closely monitor mentally ill persons.
“People who stay with mentally challenged persons should closely monitor them and ensure that they get proper medication that will stop them from being violent.
“Those on medication should be monitored to ensure that they take their medication properly without absconding so that they don’t become violent. In fact, people should refer mentally challenged relatives to respective institutions for better management,” he said.
Hwange Rural District councillor for Chidobe, Shakani Mukoma who assisted in reporting the matter to the police before facilitating that Ms Tshuma be rushed to hospital, said the suspect was seen walking towards Jabula in the same area on Tuesday morning.
“He is known for being mentally ill and had tried to commit suicide on several occasions. At some point he tried to cut his throat and was treated in Harare.
“Yesterday I received a call from his family after he had struck his sister and when I got there the axe was still stuck on the head. She went to hospital with the axe still stuck,” said Cllr Mukoma. -Chronicle
DIGESTIVE HEALTH 3 Easy Ways to Reduce Stress When You Have IBS Managing stress and anxiety is key to managing your IBS symptoms.
Jordan M. Davidson By Jordan M. Davidson Medically Reviewed by Kareem Sassi, MD Last Updated: June 2, 2021 Medically Reviewed
woman meditating and exercising Exercise is a great stress reliever.
If you suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and you feel an urgent need to go every time your boss pings you, your mother-in-law texts, or your friends change plans at the last minute, it’s time to focus on the stress that could be triggering your symptoms. After all, IBS is a breakdown in the signals the brain sends to the gut and the gut sends back to the brain — and this bodily response can be caused by stress, according to the International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD).
“Stress increases the hormone cortisol, and it can impact our digestive system,” says Megan Riehl, PsyD, a gastrointestinal psychologist at Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor.
“People with IBS have trouble down-regulating digestive distress. For example, a person with IBS may feel the digestive process with some gurgling or discomfort and that sets off stress signals and a fear that they will need the bathroom urgently.”
A study published in April 2021 in the American Journal of Gastroenterology found that participants living with IBS who reported experiencing anxiety and stress were more likely to report more severe symptoms, cycle through more treatments, and say their symptoms negatively impacted their daily life than patients who did not report psychological distress.
“Behavioral treatments for IBS are needed as a complement to medicine to get patients over the finish line,” says Brennan Spiegel, MD a gastroenterologist and the director of health services research at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles. “Patients need to develop skills and train their brain to overcome the symptoms of IBS, and that means combating stress.”
So if you’re living with IBS, make sure you’re not neglecting to manage your stress levels, as they can significantly impact your gastrointestinal symptoms. Here are three ways to reduce IBS-related stress.
5 Exercises for IBS Symptom Relief The Ultimate Expert-Approved Diet Plan for a Happier, Less-Stressed You
Get Physical You don’t have to throw down loads of cash at a CrossFit box or jab-jab-cross until you’re sore at a boxing class. Moderate exercise like walking, jogging, swimming, cycling, and yoga are enough to reduce stress and improve IBS symptoms. A review published in December 2019 in Digestive Diseases and Sciences found that yoga and walking at a brisk pace were equally effective in improving IBS symptoms, and both were more effective than medicine alone.
“Exercise helps boost our endorphins and lower cortisol levels, which means we feel happier and less stressed,” says Dr. Riehl. “That’s when the brain and gut send much more favorable signals to each other.”
The American Psychological Association points out that an exercise habit increases levels of norepinephrine, a hormone and neurotransmitter that helps decrease stress. Exercise also trains the mind to cope with anxiety and panic.
Breathe Deeply Deep breathing is one of Riehl’s go-to techniques when teaching her patients to reduce stress.
“Stress makes for shallow, short breaths,” she says. “When we slow our breathing down, we kick-start the parasympathetic system that calms us down and gives a nice massage to the digestive organs. That reduces spasming and urgency.”
One technique she is particularly fond of is diaphragmatic breathing, which involves slow and deep breathing that affects the brain as well as the cardiovascular, respiratory, and gastrointestinal systems.
A study published in June 2017 in Frontiers in Psychology divided 40 people into two groups; one control group and one group who received training in diaphragmatic breathing. After eight weeks, the group who received breathing training had lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol and were less prone to negative emotions.
Gut-Directed Hypnosis Gastrointestinal psychologists have found that gut-directed hypnosis is extremely effective at reducing stress and improving IBS symptoms. In this technique, a trained therapist guides a patient into a focused state of awareness and deep relaxation. Through suggestions and imagery, gut-related hypnosis aims to calm the digestive tract and steer attention away from physical discomfort.
In a study published in the September 2016 issue of Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 72 percent of participants found that their symptoms improved after they followed gut-directed hypnotherapy, and they maintained the improvement for at least six months.
“We need to standardize holistic treatments like gut-directed hypnosis that specifically target the communication of the gut-brain axis,” says Dr. Spiegel.
“When patients have failed everything else, they succeed at this as long as they’re open to trying it,” notes Riehl. “We can develop the skills to stop the brain from perseverating on GI-specific worries. For example, we can start to retrain the mind when someone is always imagining that they will have a bowel accident in public.
“It’s how we identify and think about IBS in our day-to-day life that can make [our symptoms] better or worse,” she adds.-
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The High Court has refused to hear an urgent application by the Young Lawyers Association of Zimbabwe (YLAZ) and war veteran Frederick Mutanda seeking an order that Chief Justice Luke Malaba remains disqualified as Chief Justice of Zimbabwe despite the noting of an appeal to the Supreme Court.
Justice Amy Tsanga removed from the matter from urgent roll the issues being raised were argued in the CJ contempt of court case last week.
“The matter is not urgent and is removed from the urgent roll for the reasons that the issue raised was also part of HC2513/21 heard on 03/06/21 and which awaits judgment,” wrote Justice Tsanga commenting on the matter.
The YLAZ and Mutanda were arguing that the High Court order disqualifying CJ Malaba from serving as CJ for another five years should be upheld, despite the noting an appeal at Supreme Court against High Court decision last month. -Herald
A Bulawayo man was found dead in Makokoba Suburb on Saturday.
Neighbours said the man, whose name is being withheld until his next of kin have been notified, was found lying lifeless along 8th Street in the suburb around 6am and passersby called an ambulance.
“We saw the man lying down in the morning as we were sweeping the yard. We thought the man was drunk as we knew him as someone who drinks excessively. One of the neighbours suggested that we call an ambulance as he was unconscious, when the ambulance arrived the man was declared dead. Police attended the scene,’’ said a witness.
Residents said police questioned the man’s landlord over the death.
“The man’s landlord was taken for questioning and was released. The deceased was always drinking beer. He might have been involved in a fight where he could have been injured,’’ said a neighbour.
The news crew could not talk to the landlord as he was not at home.
Bulawayo police spokesperson Inspector Abednico Ncube yesterday said he had not received a report about the death.- Chronicle
By A Correspondent- Former war veterans minister and Zanu- PF Politburo member, Tshinga Dube, and Bulawayo Provincial Affairs Minister, Judith Ncube have challenged President Emmerson Mnangagwa for awarding Matabeleland empowerment projects to the Shona People.
The misunderstanding started after some people in Harare received a contract to clear the bushes along the Bulawayo-Victoria Falls highway road, defying a policy that locals must be the ones contracted to do such jobs.
This was revealed by former war veterans minister and Zanu- PF Politburo member, Tshinga Dube, at a press conference with Bulawayo journalists on the occasion of Africa Day, Tuesday, CITE reports. Said, Dube:
Just four days ago, Cde Judith Ncube, the minister phoned me and said some people received a contract in Harare to clear the bushes along the roads, the Bulawayo to Victoria Falls and they are coming here.
I was in Harare myself. They are coming, carrying their people, with choppers to come and cut trees here.
Dube said he advised the provincial and devolution minister to put a stop to that as that defied the devolution policy. He said:
I said, ‘No, no but you are a minister of devolution yourself, so you stop them and say no. You have people here who can do that.’
I don’t think you need to go for training just to chop wood anyone can chop wood.
Let people there discuss with people in Matabeleland North because that’s where they live.
Hire boys along the road just from Bulawayo and then they can chop wood
Dube also criticised some people who committed offences and hid behind the president’s name.
By A Correspondent- President Emmerson Mnangagwa has dived Matabeleland bigwigs over awarding of tenders to non-Ndebeles.
Former war veterans minister and Zanu- PF Politburo member, Tshinga Dube, and Bulawayo Provincial Affairs Minister, Judith Ncube have revealed that Mnangagwa was awarding Bulawayo empowerment projects to his relatives.
This was revealed by former war veterans minister and Zanu- PF Politburo member, Tshinga Dube, at a press conference with Bulawayo journalists on the occasion of Africa Day, Tuesday, CITE reports. Said, Dube:
Just four days ago, Cde Judith Ncube, the minister phoned me and said some people received a contract in Harare to clear the bushes along the roads, the Bulawayo to Victoria Falls and they are coming here.
I was in Harare myself. They are coming, carrying their people, with choppers to come and cut trees here.
Dube said he advised the provincial and devolution minister to put a stop to that as that defied the devolution policy. He said:
I said, ‘No, no but you are a minister of devolution yourself, so you stop them and say no. You have people here who can do that.’
I don’t think you need to go for training just to chop wood anyone can chop wood.
Let people there discuss with people in Matabeleland North because that’s where they live.
Hire boys along the road just from Bulawayo and then they can chop wood
Dube also criticised some people who committed offences and hid behind the president’s name.
By A Correspondent-Barely a week after Mpilo hospital hotels were gutted by fire, another fire has destroyed Kwekwe General Hospital doctors and staff members’ quarters.
Nine families, including doctors, physiotherapist, nurses and an administrator, lost property worth thousands of dollars after the fire razed down their residence at around 3 am today.
The fire came almost a week after another fire destroyed a Mpilo Central Hospital hostel block in Bulawayo.
Kwekwe General Hospital medical superintendent, Dr Patricia Mapanda said: “I can confirm that a fire broke out and razed one of the staff residences and it destroyed property. The staff members, including doctors, lost almost everything as they did not get time to remove their property.”
Dr Mapanda said no one was injured, adding that the quarters were meant for trainee doctors, but due to shortage of accommodation at the institution, had been converted into makeshift doctors’ residence.
“Some of our doctors have been staying there since we do not have enough accommodation at the facility,” he said. “Some have been staying there with their families, but we are grateful to God that there were no casualties and no injuries recorded.”
By A Correspondent- Government officials in Bulawayo have expressed concern over the marginalisation of local contractors when it comes to the awarding of contracts that involve menial jobs in the Matabeleland region.
This comes after some people in Harare received a contract to clear the bushes along the Bulawayo-Victoria Falls highway road, defying a policy that locals must be the ones contracted to do such jobs.
This was revealed by former war veterans minister and Zanu- PF Politburo member, Tshinga Dube, at a press conference with Bulawayo journalists on the occasion of Africa Day, Tuesday, CITE reports. Said, Dube:
Just four days ago, Cde Judith Ncube, the minister phoned me and said some people received a contract in Harare to clear the bushes along the roads, the Bulawayo to Victoria Falls and they are coming here.
I was in Harare myself. They are coming, carrying their people, with choppers to come and cut trees here.
Dube said he advised the provincial and devolution minister to put a stop to that as that defied the devolution policy. He said:
I said, ‘No, no but you are a minister of devolution yourself, so you stop them and say no. You have people here who can do that.’
I don’t think you need to go for training just to chop wood anyone can chop wood.
Let people there discuss with people in Matabeleland North because that’s where they live.
Hire boys along the road just from Bulawayo and then they can chop wood
Dube also criticised some people who committed offences and hid behind the president’s name.
By A Correspondent- The government has continued demolishing poor people’s shacky homes in Harare Metropolitan road servitudes without giving them alternative spaces to relocate.
Local authorities, embarked on the evil exercise yesterday amid calls by human rights activists for government to allocate alternative accommodation to the affected.
The same is happening in Chitungwiza with the Zimbabwe Republic Police leading the municipal police in the exercise.
By A Correspondent- POlice in Harare has shot a notorious armed robber, who is part of a gang led by Musa Taj Abdul.
The suspect is nursing wounds at Sally Mugabe Central Hospital in Harare after being shot by cops while attempting to flee.
Musafare Mupamhanga, who was on bail was arrested along with other suspected armed robbers, Spicer Takawira, Leo Mandaza, Chamunorwa Takawira, Joseph Chinhema, Newman Watsikwa and James Nyakutsikwa.
His suspected colleagues, Spicer Takawira, Mandaza, Chamunorwa Takawira, Chinhema, Watsikwa and Nyakutsikwa appeared at the Harare Magistrates Court yesterday charged with robbery, unlawful entry into premises in aggravated circumstances and unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition.
Mupamhanga who was shot on the left leg during his arrest is under police guard in hospital.
By A Correspondent-Kwekwe General Hospital doctors and staff members escaped unharmed after their quarters caught fire in the early hours of today.
Nine families, including doctors, physiotherapist, nurses and an administrator, lost property worth thousands of dollars after the fire razed down their residence at around 3 am.
The fire came almost a week after another fire destroyed a Mpilo Central Hospital hostel block in Bulawayo.
Kwekwe General Hospital medical superintendent, Dr Patricia Mapanda said: “I can confirm that a fire broke out and razed one of the staff residences and it destroyed property. The staff members, including doctors, lost almost everything as they did not get time to remove their property.”
Dr Mapanda said no one was injured, adding that the quarters were meant for trainee doctors, but due to shortage of accommodation at the institution, had been converted into makeshift doctors’ residence.
“Some of our doctors have been staying there since we do not have enough accommodation at the facility,” he said. “Some have been staying there with their families, but we are grateful to God that there were no casualties and no injuries recorded.”
The High Court has refused to hear an urgent application by the Young Lawyers Association of Zimbabwe (YLAZ) and war veteran Frederick Mutanda seeking an order that Chief Justice Luke Malaba remains disqualified as Chief Justice of Zimbabwe despite the noting of an appeal to the Supreme Court.
Justice Amy Tsanga removed from the matter from urgent roll the issues being raised were argued in the CJ contempt of court case last week.
“The matter is not urgent and is removed from the urgent roll for the reasons that the issue raised was also part of HC2513/21 heard on 03/06/21 and which awaits judgment,” wrote Justice Tsanga commenting on the matter.
The YLAZ and Mutanda were arguing that the High Court order disqualifying CJ Malaba from serving as CJ for another five years should be upheld, despite noting an appeal at Supreme Court against the High Court decision last month. -State media
It is with deep sadness that we announce the untimely passing on of our diligent leader Reginald Mutumwa, the Mdc Alliance KwaZulu-Natal District, Branch Treasurer of Pietermaritzburg. Mdc Alliance Namibia expresses its sadness, disappointment and absolute sense of unspeakable loss to the bereaved Mutumwa family, KwaZulu-Natal District and Pietermaritzburg Branch not forgetting Mdc Alliance family as a whole. We wish to convey our heartfelt condolences.
Leader Reginald Mutumwa survived by a wife Rozetta Kawondera and parted with his dearest two children; Gamuchirai and the only beloved son Ryan who are based in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa. Our committed and dedicated leader was an organic and pragmatic member of the national democratic revolution who worked tirelessly to mobilise and recruit social democrats in the district according to the Secretary General of KwaZulu-Natal District, George Mukudu. The man who shared with us this painful loss. The deceased shall be remembered by social democrats for his revolutionary trajectory and participatory democracy.
Mdc Alliance Namibia urges KwaZulu-Natal District and Pietermaritzburg Branch to offer the much needed solidarity to the deceased since there are no other close family around him. We would like to remind each other that solidarity is a core value in Social Democracy. Machinja anerudo must be around the bereaved providing the love and comfort that we learned from our late icon of Constitutional Democracy Dr Morgan Richard Tsvangirai, may his dear soul rest in power.
Rest in power leader Reginald Mutumwa. Zororora murugare cde #ZanupfMustGo
Tinashe Sambiri| MDC Alliance Veterans Activists Association(VAA) has castigated the captured justice system in the country.
VAA secretary-general Charles Musimiki, quoted by NewsDay said as a result of the flawed justice system in the country, several political activists were resorting to taking refuge in neighbouring South Africa fearing persecution.
“How can a verdict take over a year to be read out? Our justice system is very much compromised. For a verdict to be passed only after eight years, worse still acquitting the accused, is not injustice alone, but it is incarceration and persecution of innocent civilians which is something never expected in this modern world,” Musimiki told the publication.
“For the record, we are not yet independent as a country because the oppression we fought against what was perpetrated by a few white men is exactly what we see being practised today by our own kith and kin. The draconian laws during the Rhodesian Ian Smith regime are now back but are camouflaged with new titles.
We need a Zimbabwe that treats all Zimbabweans equally irrespective of political, religious or social affiliation,” he added.
Tinashe Sambiri| MDC Alliance Veterans Activists Association(VAA) has castigated the captured justice system in the country.
VAA secretary-general Charles Musimiki, quoted by NewsDay said as a result of the flawed justice system in the country, several political activists were resorting to taking refuge in neighbouring South Africa fearing persecution.
“How can a verdict take over a year to be read out? Our justice system is very much compromised. For a verdict to be passed only after eight years, worse still acquitting the accused, is not injustice alone, but it is incarceration and persecution of innocent civilians which is something never expected in this modern world,” Musimiki told the publication.
“For the record, we are not yet independent as a country because the oppression we fought against what was perpetrated by a few white men is exactly what we see being practised today by our own kith and kin. The draconian laws during the Rhodesian Ian Smith regime are now back but are camouflaged with new titles.
We need a Zimbabwe that treats all Zimbabweans equally irrespective of political, religious or social affiliation,” he added.
Arsenal star midfielder Thomas Partey has been sacked from Ghana national team camp for indiscipline.
The Black Stars are preparing for an international friendly against Morocco on Tuesday, and the 27-year old arrived in camp days late despite arriving in Ghana from his base in London, early.
This irked coach “CK” Akonnor, to the point of wielding the axe on the former Atletico Madrid man.
Partey has been heavily-criticised in Ghana, with fans questioning his commitment by taking to social media to back the coach’s decision.- Soccer24 Zimbabwe
Georginio Wijnaldum has reportedly signed a contract with French giants Paris Saint-Germain after he snubbed Barcelona on the last minute.
The Dutchman had made a verbal agreement with the Catalan giants following the end of his contract with Liverpool and was set to complete his transfer this week.
However, PSG jumped in and made a better offer which changed the mind of the midfielder. It’s believed the French club offered almost double what Barca had tabled and the Liga side had no intention to raise their bid.
According to reports, Gini has now signed a three-year-deal and a confirmation of his signing will be announced soon.- Soccer24 Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe international Prince Dube has finally broken silence on talks questioning the quality of the Tanzanian Premier League.
Mgadafi, as the Bulawayo-born gunslinger is fondly-known, has had a dream debut season for Dar es Salaam-based Azam, for who he has scored 14 league goals and is on course for the golden boot.
His impressive form in front of goal has been queried by suggestions that the Tanzanian top-flight is weak league, an assertion Dube respectfully-disagrees with.
“For me its (the Tanzanian Premier League) is one of the best leagues in Africa” he said.
“Its a competitive league you know and I’m grateful to have come here to play my football. This league is way too up,” Dube added.
The Prince’s exploits at Azam have earned him a new contract extension. – Soccer24 Zimbabwe
Thank you for your letter of 4 June, 2021, concerning the above captioned matter, and whose contents have been noted.
Kindly note. however, that the letter erroneously refers to me as “The Chairperson – Acting Chief Justice”.
On the instructions of the Honourable Chief Justice L. Malaba, please be advised that the Judicial Service Commission has commenced investigations into the matter concerning the meeting you referred to, as well as the concerned judge’s recusal from the case in question. This is being done in accordance with the relevant regulations and procedures.
Kindly also note that the issue of the JSC Secretary Mr Chikwana, deposing to affidavits on behalf of the JSC in various litigation, is currently the subject of an appeal before the Supreme Court.
DIGESTIVE HEALTH 3 Easy Ways to Reduce Stress When You Have IBS Managing stress and anxiety is key to managing your IBS symptoms.
Jordan M. Davidson By Jordan M. Davidson Medically Reviewed by Kareem Sassi, MD Last Updated: June 2, 2021 Medically Reviewed
woman meditating and exercising Exercise is a great stress reliever.
If you suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and you feel an urgent need to go every time your boss pings you, your mother-in-law texts, or your friends change plans at the last minute, it’s time to focus on the stress that could be triggering your symptoms. After all, IBS is a breakdown in the signals the brain sends to the gut and the gut sends back to the brain — and this bodily response can be caused by stress, according to the International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD).
“Stress increases the hormone cortisol, and it can impact our digestive system,” says Megan Riehl, PsyD, a gastrointestinal psychologist at Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor.
“People with IBS have trouble down-regulating digestive distress. For example, a person with IBS may feel the digestive process with some gurgling or discomfort and that sets off stress signals and a fear that they will need the bathroom urgently.”
A study published in April 2021 in the American Journal of Gastroenterology found that participants living with IBS who reported experiencing anxiety and stress were more likely to report more severe symptoms, cycle through more treatments, and say their symptoms negatively impacted their daily life than patients who did not report psychological distress.
“Behavioral treatments for IBS are needed as a complement to medicine to get patients over the finish line,” says Brennan Spiegel, MD a gastroenterologist and the director of health services research at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles. “Patients need to develop skills and train their brain to overcome the symptoms of IBS, and that means combating stress.”
So if you’re living with IBS, make sure you’re not neglecting to manage your stress levels, as they can significantly impact your gastrointestinal symptoms. Here are three ways to reduce IBS-related stress.
5 Exercises for IBS Symptom Relief The Ultimate Expert-Approved Diet Plan for a Happier, Less-Stressed You
Get Physical You don’t have to throw down loads of cash at a CrossFit box or jab-jab-cross until you’re sore at a boxing class. Moderate exercise like walking, jogging, swimming, cycling, and yoga are enough to reduce stress and improve IBS symptoms. A review published in December 2019 in Digestive Diseases and Sciences found that yoga and walking at a brisk pace were equally effective in improving IBS symptoms, and both were more effective than medicine alone.
“Exercise helps boost our endorphins and lower cortisol levels, which means we feel happier and less stressed,” says Dr. Riehl. “That’s when the brain and gut send much more favorable signals to each other.”
The American Psychological Association points out that an exercise habit increases levels of norepinephrine, a hormone and neurotransmitter that helps decrease stress. Exercise also trains the mind to cope with anxiety and panic.
Breathe Deeply Deep breathing is one of Riehl’s go-to techniques when teaching her patients to reduce stress.
“Stress makes for shallow, short breaths,” she says. “When we slow our breathing down, we kick-start the parasympathetic system that calms us down and gives a nice massage to the digestive organs. That reduces spasming and urgency.”
One technique she is particularly fond of is diaphragmatic breathing, which involves slow and deep breathing that affects the brain as well as the cardiovascular, respiratory, and gastrointestinal systems.
A study published in June 2017 in Frontiers in Psychology divided 40 people into two groups; one control group and one group who received training in diaphragmatic breathing. After eight weeks, the group who received breathing training had lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol and were less prone to negative emotions.
Gut-Directed Hypnosis Gastrointestinal psychologists have found that gut-directed hypnosis is extremely effective at reducing stress and improving IBS symptoms. In this technique, a trained therapist guides a patient into a focused state of awareness and deep relaxation. Through suggestions and imagery, gut-related hypnosis aims to calm the digestive tract and steer attention away from physical discomfort.
In a study published in the September 2016 issue of Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 72 percent of participants found that their symptoms improved after they followed gut-directed hypnotherapy, and they maintained the improvement for at least six months.
“We need to standardize holistic treatments like gut-directed hypnosis that specifically target the communication of the gut-brain axis,” says Dr. Spiegel.
“When patients have failed everything else, they succeed at this as long as they’re open to trying it,” notes Riehl. “We can develop the skills to stop the brain from perseverating on GI-specific worries. For example, we can start to retrain the mind when someone is always imagining that they will have a bowel accident in public.
“It’s how we identify and think about IBS in our day-to-day life that can make [our symptoms] better or worse,” she adds.-
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Tinashe Sambiri| MDC Alliance Veterans Activists Association(VAA) has castigated the captured justice system in the country.
VAA secretary-general Charles Musimiki, quoted by NewsDay said as a result of the flawed justice system in the country, several political activists were resorting to taking refuge in neighbouring South Africa fearing persecution.
“How can a verdict take over a year to be read out? Our justice system is very much compromised. For a verdict to be passed only after eight years, worse still acquitting the accused, is not injustice alone, but it is incarceration and persecution of innocent civilians which is something never expected in this modern world,” Musimiki told the publication.
“For the record, we are not yet independent as a country because the oppression we fought against what was perpetrated by a few white men is exactly what we see being practised today by our own kith and kin. The draconian laws during the Rhodesian Ian Smith regime are now back but are camouflaged with new titles.
We need a Zimbabwe that treats all Zimbabweans equally irrespective of political, religious or social affiliation,” he added.
Tinashe Sambiri|MDC Alliance vice president Hon Tendai Biti has said Luke Malaba is too old to remain in the esteemed office of Chief Justice.
Speaking in an interview with an online publication on Monday, Hon Biti said Malaba should” go home and play with his grandchildren.”
Zanu PF leader, Mr Emmerson Mnangagwa wants Malaba( 70) to remain in office for the next five years.
This, according to Hon Biti, is a gimmick calculated to tilt the 2023 Presidential Election in favour of Mr Mnangagwa.
Malaba and ZEC boss Priscilla Chigumba are accused of influencing the outcome of the 2018 Presidential plebiscite.
“We are ready to defend the Constitution.The reappointment of Luke Malaba by Mr Mnangagwa is unconstitutional.
Malaba cannot continue to occupy such a position at 70. Our message to Malaba is simple, he must simply go home and rest. He should find time to play with his grandchildren,” declared Hon Biti.
” We know their plans- They want to use Malaba to influence the 2023 Presidential Election results.We will not allow that to happen.We will use all the available constitutional avenues to challenge Malaba’s reappointment,” added Hon Biti.
Tinashe Sambiri| MDC Alliance Veterans Activists Association(VAA) has castigated the captured justice system in the country.
VAA secretary-general Charles Musimiki, quoted by NewsDay said as a result of the flawed justice system in the country, several political activists were resorting to taking refuge in neighbouring South Africa fearing persecution.
“How can a verdict take over a year to be read out? Our justice system is very much compromised. For a verdict to be passed only after eight years, worse still acquitting the accused, is not injustice alone, but it is incarceration and persecution of innocent civilians which is something never expected in this modern world,” Musimiki told the publication.
“For the record, we are not yet independent as a country because the oppression we fought against what was perpetrated by a few white men is exactly what we see being practised today by our own kith and kin. The draconian laws during the Rhodesian Ian Smith regime are now back but are camouflaged with new titles.
We need a Zimbabwe that treats all Zimbabweans equally irrespective of political, religious or social affiliation,” he added.
By A Correspondent- Freed MDC activist Tungamirai Madzokere carried a broken figure as he narrated how he only got to know his wife had abandoned their matrimonial home eight months ago.
Dejected and seemingly out of sorts, Madzokere who alongside colleague Last Maengahama spent eight years in prison, showed journalists pictures of happier moments with his wife including those taken during his time in prison.
The two were acquitted by the Supreme Court last Friday and were released from Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison the same afternoon.
They were serving a 20-year prison term each, on charges of murdering a police officer Petros Mutedza in 2011.
Addressing journalists at Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) offices in Harare, Monday Madzokere said he was hurt as he had not committed any crime.
“When I was convicted, I was hurt because I knew I had not committed this crime, but I just told myself I was not the first one to be jailed especially considering the regime we are under,” Madzokere told the media.
“I accepted my fate and found solace in the solidarity I was given by party members, friends and family. However, my joy was short-lived when I got home after my release and found my wife had gone. She left home eight months ago. Those are some of the consequences of unlawful detention.
“She stood by me for a long time. We loved each other, we even considered having a white wedding while I was in prison, but we later suspended that. I do not blame her. She was a young wife, maybe she lost hope and probably wanted a happier marriage. When I got home she was not around, and she took all the household property. I do not even know where to start. As you can see I am very down.
“I am yet to get access to my children. I expected to get home and at least be happy again, but family members said they could not tell me while I was still incarcerated as they felt it could affect me,’ he added.
Meanwhile, Madzokere and Maengahama said they were yet to decide on their next move following their release from prison last Friday.
However, according to their lawyer, Beatrice Mtetwa, indications are that the duo is likely to sue the state, arresting and investigating police officers for lying under oath in court.
Added Madzokere:
“I was very happy to know we had been acquitted and I would like to express my gratitude to our lawyers Beatrice Mtetwa, Charles Kwaramba, Gift Mtisi, and Jeremiah Bamu. If they had been around during the First Chimurenga War, Mbuya Nehanda would not have been hanged.”
While in prison, Madzokere managed to further his studies and now holds a diploma in public relations, and is in his final semester, studying for an honors degree in development studies.
He is also set to publish three books he wrote while in unlawful detention, and during the time he served as a voluntary ‘O’ Level sociology teacher to prison inmates and was the Chikurubi Prison Football Association’s chairperson.
By A Correspondent- A South African woman has given birth to 10 babies, breaking the Guinness World Record held by Malian Halima Cissé who gave birth to nine children in Morocco last month.
Gosiame Thamara Sithole (37) from Gauteng Province gave birth to her decuplets at a hospital in Pretoria on Monday night, her husband Teboho Tsotetsi confirmed.
The doctors had earlier detected 8 babies during the medical scans and were surprised when the woman delivered 10.
Tsotetsi said Sithole, who hails from Tembisa Township in Ekurhuleni, delivered her seven boys and three girls by Caesarean section.
Sithole, who has six-year-old twins, previously told the Pretoria News that her pregnancy was natural as she was not on fertility treatment.
Speaking to the Pretoria News last night, Tsotetsi said Sithole gave birth to their bundles of joy 29 weeks into her pregnancy.
In an interview at their family home in Tembisa last month, Sithole said doctors told her earlier this year that she was expecting six children (sextuplets).
Further scans showed that it was in fact octuplets as two others could not be detected initially because they were inside the wrong tube. Sithole said:
I am shocked by my pregnancy. It was tough at the beginning. I was sick. It was hard for me. It’s still tough but I am used to it now. I don’t feel the pain anymore, but it’s still a bit tough.
I just pray for God to help me deliver all my children in a healthy condition, and for me and my children to come out alive. I would be pleased about it.
… Initially, there were six children. Only to find that the other two were in the wrong tube. My legs were painful.
The doctors did further scans and they found the children were in the wrong tube. That was sorted and I have been okay since then.
I can’t wait for my children. We have already given them names.
Sithole is employed as a retail store manager while her husband Tsotetsi, is unemployed.
By A Correspondent- A 16-year-old boy died on the spot when he was hit by a car while pulling sugarcane from a moving haulage truck along Ngundu-Tanganda Road.
Vincent Pepukai, who suffered multiple head injuries and was declared dead on the spot was hit by a Toyota Dyna near the 104km-peg towards Chiredzi on May 29.
Masvingo Provincial Police spokesperson Inspector Kudakwashe Dhewa has confirmed the incident and said the deceased was knocked down after pulling sugar cane from a moving haulage truck that was headed towards west.
“Pepukai was hit by a Toyota Dyna that was approaching 104km peg towards Chiredzi. The driver lost control and swerved to the left and stopped but the boy had already died on the spot due to continuous bleeding and multiple head injuries.
“Pedestrians should always be careful on the road and be cautious to avoid fatalities,”said Dhewa.
The deceased was taken to Chiredzi General Hospital for post mortem and the vehicle was taken to Chiredzi VID for inspection since it had damages and deformed on the right front.
By A Correspondent- Health and Child Care Minister, Vice President Constantino Chiwenga on Monday officially reopened St Anne’s Hospital in Avondale, Harare.
St Anne’s Hospital was closed in February 2016 for repairs and maintenance and in 2020 it was converted into a COVID-19 treatment facility.
Speaking during the ceremony, VP Chiwenga said Zimbabwe’s health challenges require homegrown solutions. He said:
I am very much aware of the contribution of St Anne’s Hospital to the Health Care System in Zimbabwe.
I say this because it is our responsibility as a Ministry to ensure that our people: fathers, mothers, our sons and daughters have access to quality Health Care services.
I want to acknowledge the services that have been rendered by this Medical institution for the past eighty years, and most recently at the onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic.
When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, it was providential that repairs and maintenance at the hospital were near completion, and as Government was grappling with the global pandemic, St Anne’s joined in sharing the burden with other Health Care Institutions in the country.
VO Chiwenga added that the hospital has given birth to several hospitals which include Mt. St. Marys in Hwedza, St Peters Mission hospital at Checheche, Murambinda Mission Hospital in Buhera and Mashambanzou Care Trust in Waterfalls among others.
Meanwhile, Sister Mary Mugodzeri, Little Company of Mary representative said they were grateful for the Vice President’s immense contribution in the Health sector and in their institution.
Byy A Correspondent- Scores of prospective drivers in Marondera and other stations countrywide are stranded after the Vehicle Inspectorate Department (VID) ran out stationery to produce the licences.
The crisis has reportedly gone for more than a month with a number of depots having stopped conducting provisional driver’s licence tests due to non-availability of the yellow paper.
VID director Joseph Pedzapasi yesterday confirmed the stationery challenges, but said the issue would be rectified next week.
“It is true that we have that challenge. Our printers, Printflow, did not deliver the stationery due to a payment issue. We have since paid them and the problem will be rectified this week and the stationery will be made available,” Pedzapasi said.
A visit by NewsDay to the VID Marondera depot revealed that there was no stationery for provisional driver’s licences, with driving school instructors advising their clients to travel to Harare for the service.
One of Marondera’s leading driving school owners, who refused to be named, said VID had not been issuing the provisional driver’s licences for more than a month.
“It is a crisis, there is no stationery, that yellow paper is not there. It is now one-and-a-half months without them issuing provisional driver’s licences. We are urging our students to go and book in Harare where there is a computerised system. However, most are yet to be acquainted with the new technology, which is a challenge,” the official said.
NewsDay gathered that other VID depots that have run out of paper included Mutare, Rusape and Chinhoyi and were not conducting provisional driver’s licence examinations.
The VID has adopted a computerised system for provisional driver’s licence tests in some of its depots to curb corruption.
Some of the depots are, however, still conducting the examinations manually.
By A Correpondent- Selmor Mtukudzi’s social media posts at the weekend about the hardships faced by artists have rattled the ruling ZANU PF party.
Selmor, the heiress to the Tuku Music legacy, expressed her displeasure with the government’s apparent lack of care for struggling artists during the COVID-19-induced lockdown.
Selmor took to Twitter to express concern over Zimbabwean authorities’ silence while artistes are languishing in poverty.
The post came after her live shows dubbed Remembering Tuku held on May 29 and 30 in Johannesburg, South Africa, in honour of her late father and national hero, Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi.
Selmor wrote:
This is the first time in the years I have been performing outside Zimbabwe that I have felt sad to be coming back home.
Please Mr President ED Mnangagwa, don’t let us artistes be destitute in our own land.
Let’s copy what South Africa is doing and allow us to work for our families.
Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the showbiz sector has remained closed, throwing most artists into abject poverty.
In a bid to stave off poverty, a number of local artistes have been flocking to South Africa for live performances.
ZANU PF director for information and publicity Tafadzwa Mugwadi felt Selmor was being disrespectful to Mnangagwa.
He said:
We have taken note of concerns by music artistes who have registered their plea for a waiver in the arts sector to ensure they are cushioned in these COVID-19 measures. We will be engaging leaders about the issue of a waiver.
However, we opine that our colleagues in the arts sector must learn to engage with authorities and express themselves respectfully rather than through insults.
Football authorities set an example and signed themselves to strict conditions in light of this pandemic. Now they are on.
Hazvidi kutukana kusina maturo (we should not needlessly insult each other). This is a new dispensation.
The Music Associations and Arts Promoters in Zimbabwe recently met with Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation deputy minister Tinomudaishe Machakaire and deliberated on issues affecting them and the sector at large in the COVID-19 environment.
After the meeting, Machakaire gave assurances that he would forward their proposals to the relevant authorities, but is yet to give feedback.
By A Correspondent- Chitungwiza Police Camp has reportedly been without power for two weeks after power utility ZESA switched it off over non-payment of bills.
Sources at the residential flats for police officers, most of whom work in Harare, saying residents have gone for days without water as the boreholes that supply water to households are not functioning.
The police officers said they were not happy with their superiors for failing to act and with ZESA for disconnecting them. A police officer is quoted as saying:
There are now political connotations to it. It is reportedly said that police are blocking demos and the people are saying they should also suffer and feel what everyone is going through.
This is the first time in all these years and we now wonder whether it is not to embarrass the President (Emmerson Mnangagwa).
Police have reportedly threatened to impound unroadworthy ZESA vehicles in retaliation.
National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said he would check with the relevant authorities.
By A Correspondent- A Bulawayo based Zanu PF youth league member has filed a Constitutional Court application seeking an order nullifying a ruling by three High Court judges that sought to disqualify Chief Justice Luke Malaba from office.
Marx Mupungu (30) is the applicant and Professor Lovemore Madhuku’s Law firm is representing him.
He filed the application on Friday and in terms of Section 175(3) of the Constitution of Zimbabwe, 2013, as read with Rule 31(5) of Constitutional Court Rules, 20I6.
Mupungu listed Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi, Judicial Service Commission, Musa Kika, Young Lawyers Association of Zimbabwe, Fredrick Charles Moses Mutanda, Attorney General Mr Prince Machaya and President Mnangagwa as 1st to 7th respondents respectively.
By A Correspondent- Two mineworkers died after a 30-metre-deep shaft they were working in collapsed.
Matabeleland South acting provincial police spokesperson, Assistant Inspector Thabani Mkhwananzi confirmed to the state media the incident which occurred on Friday at around 1 PM at Mix Note Mine in West Nicholson.
He said the now-deceased Alex Shumbayinwe and the other only identified as Talent were extracting gold from the shaft when the incident occurred.
“I can confirm that we recorded a mine accident which occurred at Mix Note Mine in West Nicholson. Two male adults Alex Shumbayinwe and another only identified as Alex were working in a shaft about 30 metres deep extracting gold when the shaft collapsed burying them underneath.
“The matter was reported to the police who attended the scene and the bodies were retrieved from the shaft. The bodies were ferried to the Gwanda Provincial Hospital Mortuary. Investigations are underway,” he said.
Asst Insp Mkhwananzi urged mine owners to ensure that their workers operated from the same environments to avoid loss of life. He said workers were also supposed to operate with protective clothing and proper equipment.
Asst Insp Mkhwananzi said the province continues to record several fatal mine accidents most of them as a result of negligence.
“Mine owners must ensure that their workers have proper mining equipment, protective clothing and work from safe environments. They shouldn’t only focus on getting income but they must also invest in the safety of their workers,” he said.
By A Correspondent-Malawi based Prophet Shephard Bushiri who is wanted by the South African authorities on fraud cases sad he would “live” the late TB Joshua’s mission.
TB Joshua died at the weekend of yet to be disclosed illness. During his days, the Nigerian preacher was known for giving people hope through performing miracles for a fee.
“The general of God, Prophet TB Joshua, has gone home. In your rest, General, I celebrate your mission: you came, you preached, you touched souls and you demonstrated to the world that God is still speaking today. “Rest, great General for I shall, forever, live your mission,” said Bushiri through his social media platforms.
A Central Intelligence Officer (CIO) who exposed former head of the Roman Catholic Church in Bulawayo, Archbishop Pius Ncube’s sexual escapades in 2007, Earnest Tekere has died.
Tekere, allegedly committed suicide by hanging him at his offices situated at Josiah Tongogara and 13th Avenue in the city centre shortly before 3PM.
When a Chronicle news crew visited the scene shortly after the incident, relatives had gathered outside the Home Guard Security Services premises.
Police were also at the scene ready to collect the body.
By A Correspondent- An accident claimed one Sunday morning at Dombotombo turnoff in Marondera along Hre- Mutare highway.
According to eyewitnesses, the driver, who was speeding, lost control whilst trying to turn from the highway at the traffic light, veered off the road, turned several times and landed on its right side.
Five occupants were reportedly occupying the vehicle.
Justice Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi who has officially put High Court Judges into the firing line with the army, has to date declined commenting over allegations that he traveled to Domboshawa to get Norton MP Temba Mliswa killed. Ziyambi was contacted by ZimEye several times having gone on record saying he will not speak. This comes at a time when he is threatening High Court judges and describing the jurists as foreign elements working to destabilize the country, putting them into the firing line with the army. The state security ministry is on high alert over allegations that an unnamed Western nation wants to bring arms of war into Zimbabwe.
“Some rogue elements amongst us are conniving with some hostile Western governments to smuggle guns and set up so-called democratic resistance committees,” the State Security Minister, Owen Ncube said, in his most recent address last August.
A Bulawayo man was found dead in Makokoba Suburb on Saturday.
Neighbours said the man, whose name is being withheld until his next of kin have been notified, was found lying lifeless along 8th Street in the suburb around 6am and passersby called an ambulance.
“We saw the man lying down in the morning as we were sweeping the yard. We thought the man was drunk as we knew him as someone who drinks excessively. One of the neighbours suggested that we call an ambulance as he was unconscious, when the ambulance arrived the man was declared dead. Police attended the scene,’’ said a witness.
Residents said police questioned the man’s landlord over the death.
“The man’s landlord was taken for questioning and was released. The deceased was always drinking beer. He might have been involved in a fight where he could have been injured,’’ said a neighbour.
The news crew could not talk to the landlord as he was not at home.
Bulawayo police spokesperson Inspector Abednico Ncube yesterday said he had not received a report about the death.- Chronicle
A SUSPECTED notorious armed robber, who is part of a gang led by Musa Taj Abdul, is nursing wounds at Sally Mugabe Central Hospital in Harare after being shot by police while attempting to flee.
Musafare Mupamhanga, who was on bail was arrested along with other suspected armed robbers, Spicer Takawira, Leo Mandaza, Chamunorwa Takawira, Joseph Chinhema, Newman Watsikwa and James Nyakutsikwa.
His suspected colleagues, Spicer Takawira, Mandaza, Chamunorwa Takawira, Chinhema, Watsikwa and Nyakutsikwa appeared at the Harare Magistrates Court yesterday charged with robbery, unlawful entry into premises in aggravated circumstances and unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition.
Mupamhanga who was shot on the left leg during his arrest is under police guard in hospital.
They were not asked to plead to the charges when they appeared before magistrate, Mr Dennis Mangosi, who remanded them in custody to June 14.
Mr Mangosi advised them to approach the High Court for bail application.
The State led by Mr Lancelot Mutsokoti had it that on June 1 at around midnight Mupamhanga teamed up with Chamunorwa Takawira, Mandaza, Spicer Takawira and Nyakutsikwa and went to Tech Centre located at Montagu Shops in Harare’s Avenues Area.
They forced open the shop’s doors and stole a safe containing US$3 963 and $16 350 and various cellphones all valued at $1 021 229.
Police recovered property valued at $13 390.
On June 4, Mupamhanga led his gang to Rusape where they went to Prosper Mudoweti’s place of residence in Silverbow and forced open the doors and gained entry at around midnight.
One of them is alleged to have awakened Mudoweti and his wife at gunpoint and demanded cash.- The Herald
A former Central Intelligence Officer (CIO) who led the sting operation against the former head of the Roman Catholic Church in Bulawayo, Archbishop Pius Ncube, in 2007, has died.
According to respected journalist Kholwani Nyathi, Earnest Tekere, who was a central figure during Gukurahundi, hanged himself on Monday after two previous attempts.
Tekere, managing director of Home Guard Security Services, a Bulawayo-based private investigations company, committed suicide by hanging himself at his offices situated at Josiah Tongogara and 13th Avenue in the city centre shortly before 3 PM.- Chronicle
Three naked witches allegedly dropped at a Johanne Masowe shrine during prayers on Saturday night after they visited the service looking for a colleague who had abandoned them.
The incident was confirmed to Masvingo Mirror by a church leader, Madzibaba Joshua. He said the bizarre incident occurred at Mazongororo some 15km from Mpandawana Growth Point, Gutu.
Madzibaba Joshua (31) whose real name is Shepherd Nduru said the witches, all from the Growth Point were looking for one of their colleagues who had dumped the trade and joined the church.
He said that the witches carried rabbits, beads and a knobkerry (tsvimbo, tsuro nezvuma)”.
Nduru refused to give the full names of the witches or their pictures but he said that one Constance (now Madzimai Martha) belong to one group of witches.
He said Madzimai Martha and her colleagues would take turns to kill a relative or a child for meat.
However, Constance deserted the group and joined Johanne Masowe when it was her turn to have a child killed.
This angered the other three who started looking for Madzimai Martha
Nduru said because of the powerful prayers of Tendai Gwatidzo (Madzibaba Edvon) the leader of the church, the three naked witches dropped at the shrine where Madzimai Martha was among the congregants praying at night.
He said the witches confirmed at the church that they were looking for Constance who ran away and joined the church when it became her turn to kill her grandchild. Said Nduru:
The three witches were delivered and made to surrender all their tools of trade [but] are still to surrender their snakes, hyena and beads.
They were released before dawn to go back home as their husbands would have died in their sleep had the witches arrived home after dawn.
Ellen Mazhinji and Emillia Matope who are members of the church claimed to have been at the church when the alleged incident occurred.- The Mirror
Tinashe Sambiri|Addressing a news conference in Harare on Monday morning, MDC activists Tungamirai Madzokere and Last Maengahama revealed how they were tormented by State Security agents.
According to Maengahama, the entire judiciary system is captured by the Zanu PF regime.
Madzokere lost his wife and property after spending eight years in jail for a crime he did not commit…
Tinashe Sambiri|Addressing a news conference in Harare on Monday morning, MDC activists Tungamirai Madzokere and Last Maengahama revealed how they were tormented by State Security agents.
According to Maengahama, the entire judiciary system is captured by the Zanu PF regime.
Madzokere lost his wife and property after spending eight years in jail for a crime he did not commit…
Police have arrested a nightclub owner and 50 imbibers in Chinhoyi on allegations of attacking police officers who were enforcing lockdown regulations.
They were arrested last Friday. The night club owner was identified as Kombo Museneka (54), who was arrested for operating without a liquor licence and violating Covid-19 regulations.
Police had to throw tear smoke canisters to disperse part of the rowdy crowd. National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the arrests and warned the public against attacking police officers.
“The ZRP urges members of the public to comply with lawful orders by the police when enforcing Covid-19 regulations. On June 4, 2021 a police crack team enforcing compliance of Covid-19 regulations as well as monitoring beer outlets in Chemagamba, Chinhoyi, arrested a beer night club owner, Kombo Museneka aged 54, for operating without a liquor licence and violating Covid-19 regulations.
“The police team found approximately 50 patrons drinking beer inside and outside the night club and ordered the beer outlet to be closed. This did not go well with some of the patrons who charged towards the police and the police threw a tear smoke canister to disperse the crowd. Investigations are underway,” he said.
Recently, police shot and injured a patron before arresting 27 imbibers at a bar in Mutare on allegations of attacking police officers who were enforcing lockdown regulations. The incident occurred around 10pm at Legends Bar in Chikanga high density suburb of Mutare.
It is alleged that when police arrived at the bar, the patrons became violent and started attacking them, resulting in one of the patrons being shot on the right thigh after warning shots were initially fired.
Police subsequently arrested 27 others on the scene and they were detained for further investigations.
The ZRP recently warned that owners of bars, beerhalls and nightclubs who breach lockdown regulations face arrest and would be reported to the Liquor Licensing Board, which could revoke their licences.
Government has ordered bars, beerhalls and nightclubs to remain closed as part of measures to contain the spread of Covid-19 while bottle stores can sell alcohol to customers who cannot drink on site.
Police said they will ensure that licences confiscated were handed over to relevant Government arms for the stipulated penalties to be effected.
In November last year, over 1 400 bar and nightclub owners around Harare were arrested on allegations of disregarding national lockdown regulations, with police deploying more officers to ensure compliance with health protocols.
This came after police noted that there were increased cases of people violating curfew regulations and widespread public drinking at shopping centres, especially in high-density suburbs.-Herald
Tinashe Sambiri|The MDC Alliance Youth Assembly has unrolled a massive recruitment programme, contrary to claims that the youth wing is battling with infighting.
According to MDC Alliance Youth Assembly spokesperson, Stephen Sarkozy Chuma, the #OneMillion Campaign initiative is unstoppable.
Below is Chuma’s full statement:
07-06-2021
The MDC Alliance Youth Assembly running under the #OneMillion Campaign vehicle is engaged in massive recruitment drive countrywide.
This weekend, the #OneMillion Campaign omnibus had stops in Bulawayo, Kadoma and Chegutu where hundreds of youths converged for change.
In Bulawayo, National Chairperson Obey Sithole popularly known as Cde Luther and Secretary General Cde Gift Ostallos Siziba headlined a powerful Youth Assembly delegation that addressed Bulawayo Provincial Assembly on Saturday.
Cde Luther clearly outlined the direction the Assembly will be taking as we escalate resistance in face of heightened repression from Emmerson Mnangagwa’s dictatorship.
In Kadoma, Youth mouthpiece, Stephen Sarkozy Chuma, Secretary for Cadreship Development and Training, Munyaradzi ‘Dembare’ Taruva and NEC member Nancy Mukute joined Mash West youth leadership as we converged for change with artisanal miners in the outskirts of Kadoma on Saturday.
On Sunday the #OneMillion Campaign ominbus had a stop in Chegutu West constituency where Mash West Youth Commander, Collen ‘Kodza’ Mapfumo shared the change agenda with hundreds of young people eager for change.
What is unmistakable is the people’s thirst for change and their resolve to quench that thirsty under the able leadership of People’s President Nelson Chamisa.
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Stephen Sarkozy Chuma MDC Alliance Youth Assembly National Spokesperson
Gen Constantino Chiwenga has issued a stern warning to private businesses charging a premium to desperate Covid-19 vaccine seekers.
The warning comes as some businesses have resorted to charging Covid-19 vaccines, a practice that is at variance with Government’s policy that vaccination should be for free.
Zimbabwe has received rave reviews from the World Health Organisation (WHO) for the way Government has responded to the global pandemic.
Vice President and Minister of Health and Child Care Dr Constantino Chiwenga issued the warning to fortune seekers around Covid-19 saying they would be brought to book.
“Let me allay fears of some in our nation who might think that the Covid-19 vaccination programme is about to falter. It is not and it will not.
“Government continues to place high premium on preserving life. It continues to use its resources and the international goodwill it commands to access regular, adequate vaccines which enable us to maintain the vaccination tempo, and thus save our people,” said VP Chiwenga when he officially re-opened St Anne’s Hospital in Harare yesterday.
Government has repeatedly appealed to people to adhere to all WHO mitigatory measures and to take up the vaccine when an opportunity is availed. President Mnangagwa’s administration has been emphasising that for now, vaccines provide the biggest hope.
Some unscrupulous people have been charging a premium for the vaccines following a logistical issue on distribution which has since been addressed by redistributing vaccines.
“I also wish to reiterate that Government policy is that of ensuring free vaccination for all citizens who are ready and willing,” said VP Chiwenga.
“Government takes a very dim view of actors in the private sector we hear are charging Zimbabweans for jabs. If they are not ready to participate in the vaccination programme on terms and parameters set down by Government, they are advised to look elsewhere for profitable services, not around vaccination,” he said.
“It is a no-go area for fortune hunters; those morally-depraved practitioners who seek to fish in troubled times. Covid-19 is a global pandemic. It is viral and thus, a matter of public health concern. It’s containment and all efforts towards that end amount to public effort and public goods that should never be privatised. I hope this message reaches all quarters,” said VP Chiwenga.
Zimbabwe has committed to procuring more vaccines, but authorities say the vaccination process will not move as fast as Government would have wanted because of the high global demand for vaccines. VP Chiwenga also urged Sisters of the Little Company of Mary — the one running St Anne’s Hospital, and the church at large to take control of the developmental facets of the institution.
During his morning Holy Mass, the Archbishop of Harare, Robert Ndlovu urged staff at the hospital to spread love when dealing with patients.
Archbishop Ndlovu said the love given to a patient was therapeutic, while regional leader of the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary, Sister Ellen Maseve said they were committed to serving.
“We are here to take care of the sick and the dying. We are here so that nobody dies alone,” said Sister Maseve. – Herald
A popular prophet and General Superintendent of Redemption Ministries, Worldwide, Rev. Stephen Akinola, has died.
Reports of Akinola’s passing came same period the world was mourning Prophet T.B Joshua of the Synagogue Church of all Nations.
Though the cause of his death could not be ascertained, it was gathered that Akinola recently went through a kidney transplant.
A former Chairman of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) and former chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Rivers State, Apostle Eugene Ogu, confirmed Akinola’s demise.
Ogu, who is the founder and General Overseer of Abundant Life Ministries, Worldwide with headquarters in Port Harcourt, described his death as sad.
He said: “Yes, it is a very sad day for the Christian community. We are talking of Prophet T.B Joshua then the next thing Akinola.
“It is so sad. I pray that God comfort the entire body of Christ because he (Akinola) has laboured so much for the body of Christ.
“That his soul rest in peace and God condoles the body of Christ and his family”.
DIGESTIVE HEALTH 3 Easy Ways to Reduce Stress When You Have IBS Managing stress and anxiety is key to managing your IBS symptoms.
Jordan M. Davidson By Jordan M. Davidson Medically Reviewed by Kareem Sassi, MD Last Updated: June 2, 2021 Medically Reviewed
woman meditating and exercising Exercise is a great stress reliever.
If you suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and you feel an urgent need to go every time your boss pings you, your mother-in-law texts, or your friends change plans at the last minute, it’s time to focus on the stress that could be triggering your symptoms. After all, IBS is a breakdown in the signals the brain sends to the gut and the gut sends back to the brain — and this bodily response can be caused by stress, according to the International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD).
“Stress increases the hormone cortisol, and it can impact our digestive system,” says Megan Riehl, PsyD, a gastrointestinal psychologist at Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor.
“People with IBS have trouble down-regulating digestive distress. For example, a person with IBS may feel the digestive process with some gurgling or discomfort and that sets off stress signals and a fear that they will need the bathroom urgently.”
A study published in April 2021 in the American Journal of Gastroenterology found that participants living with IBS who reported experiencing anxiety and stress were more likely to report more severe symptoms, cycle through more treatments, and say their symptoms negatively impacted their daily life than patients who did not report psychological distress.
“Behavioral treatments for IBS are needed as a complement to medicine to get patients over the finish line,” says Brennan Spiegel, MD a gastroenterologist and the director of health services research at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles. “Patients need to develop skills and train their brain to overcome the symptoms of IBS, and that means combating stress.”
So if you’re living with IBS, make sure you’re not neglecting to manage your stress levels, as they can significantly impact your gastrointestinal symptoms. Here are three ways to reduce IBS-related stress.
5 Exercises for IBS Symptom Relief The Ultimate Expert-Approved Diet Plan for a Happier, Less-Stressed You
Get Physical You don’t have to throw down loads of cash at a CrossFit box or jab-jab-cross until you’re sore at a boxing class. Moderate exercise like walking, jogging, swimming, cycling, and yoga are enough to reduce stress and improve IBS symptoms. A review published in December 2019 in Digestive Diseases and Sciences found that yoga and walking at a brisk pace were equally effective in improving IBS symptoms, and both were more effective than medicine alone.
“Exercise helps boost our endorphins and lower cortisol levels, which means we feel happier and less stressed,” says Dr. Riehl. “That’s when the brain and gut send much more favorable signals to each other.”
The American Psychological Association points out that an exercise habit increases levels of norepinephrine, a hormone and neurotransmitter that helps decrease stress. Exercise also trains the mind to cope with anxiety and panic.
Breathe Deeply Deep breathing is one of Riehl’s go-to techniques when teaching her patients to reduce stress.
“Stress makes for shallow, short breaths,” she says. “When we slow our breathing down, we kick-start the parasympathetic system that calms us down and gives a nice massage to the digestive organs. That reduces spasming and urgency.”
One technique she is particularly fond of is diaphragmatic breathing, which involves slow and deep breathing that affects the brain as well as the cardiovascular, respiratory, and gastrointestinal systems.
A study published in June 2017 in Frontiers in Psychology divided 40 people into two groups; one control group and one group who received training in diaphragmatic breathing. After eight weeks, the group who received breathing training had lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol and were less prone to negative emotions.
Gut-Directed Hypnosis Gastrointestinal psychologists have found that gut-directed hypnosis is extremely effective at reducing stress and improving IBS symptoms. In this technique, a trained therapist guides a patient into a focused state of awareness and deep relaxation. Through suggestions and imagery, gut-related hypnosis aims to calm the digestive tract and steer attention away from physical discomfort.
In a study published in the September 2016 issue of Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 72 percent of participants found that their symptoms improved after they followed gut-directed hypnotherapy, and they maintained the improvement for at least six months.
“We need to standardize holistic treatments like gut-directed hypnosis that specifically target the communication of the gut-brain axis,” says Dr. Spiegel.
“When patients have failed everything else, they succeed at this as long as they’re open to trying it,” notes Riehl. “We can develop the skills to stop the brain from perseverating on GI-specific worries. For example, we can start to retrain the mind when someone is always imagining that they will have a bowel accident in public.
“It’s how we identify and think about IBS in our day-to-day life that can make [our symptoms] better or worse,” she adds.-
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Tinashe Sambiri|MDC Alliance vice chairperson Hon Job Sikhala has accused the Zanu PF leader Emmerson Mnangagwa of “playing with the name of The Lord.”
Mnangagwa, who recently erected Mbuya Nehanda’s statue in central Harare, attended a prayer meeting in Bulawayo last week, leaving observers speculating on his religious principles.
Hon Sikhala accused Mnangagwa of attempting to hoodwink believers…
Please Mwari variko kudenga People without shame behave the way Emmerson Mnangagwa does.”
“How of all people would go and pretend to pay homage to the late Father Zimbabwe, Joshua Nkomo’s statue, a hero of our struggle whom he mocked to have escaped from Zimbabwe wearing a dress,” added Hon Sikhala.
By A Correspondent- Zanu PF government has started destroying houses and shopping malls in Harare Metropolitan Province, Chitungwiza and Epworth.
Last week the ruthless government issued a three-day ultimatum on all informal traders operating and encroaching on road servitudes to stop operations.
By A Correspondent- Zanu PF government has embarked on demolishing houses and shopping malls in Harare Metropolitan Province, Chitungwiza and Epworth.
On Friday last week, the authorities issued a three-day ultimatum on all informal traders operating and encroaching on road servitudes to stop operations.
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The ultimatum lapsed yesterday and today councils working with the police started to demolish all the illegal structures belonging to those who ignored the ultimatum.
In Chitungwiza, scores of informal traders had already removed the structures while those who had not heeded the message had their illegal structures removed.
The demolitions started in St Mary’s and spread to other parts of Chitungwiza.
By A Correspondent- Zanu PF has pulled its annual conference to October and maintained the previous Mashonaland Central provincial venue.
Zanu PF Mashonaland Central provincial chairman, Kazembe Kazembe, who has a history of failing to mobilise supporters for Mnangagwa to the state media that this time he will use chiefs to mobilise supporters.
“The province will be engaging different stakeholders such as chiefs, farmers and the business community on the way forward,” he said.
By A Correspondent- Zanu PF Mashonaland Central Provincial chairman, Kazembe Kazembe who has on several occasions failed to mobilise party supporters for his President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s aborted rallies in the province is having his last test this October when the party holds its conference in Bindura.
Mnangagwa and his deputy, Constantino Chiwenga abandoned several rallies in Bindura after Kazembe had failed to mobilise party supporters for the political meetings.
Zanu PF has shifted the hosting of its traditional Annual Conference from December to October.
By A Correspondent- POlice has nabbed two of the country’s serial armed robbers, Spicer Takawira and Musafare Mupamhanga who were wanted for committing a spate of armed robberies, housebreakings and theft in and around the city have been arrested following a shootout in Glen View 7, Harare.
Takawira (29), Musafare Mupanhanga (48) and Conwell Kasambarare are alleged to be part of the gang that raided Mashwede Holdings last year and got away with over US$100 000, R42 000, $14 000 worth of fuel coupons, firearms and 20 live rounds of ammunition.
They were recently released from jail on bail pending appeal at the High Court and had since gone into hiding.
Takawira and Mupamhanga were arrested together with their five other accomplices being James Nyakutsikwa (34) of 1540 Retreat Park, Waterfalls, Newman Watsikwa aged (34) of Southlea Park, Joseph Chinhemba (26) of 4 Tutbury Close Houghton Park, Leo Mandaza (40), of 12275 Kuwadzana Extension and Chamunorwa Takawira (29) of 16388 Sunningdale 2.
They are facing several counts of armed robberies that they committed in and around the city.
Some of the suspects are expected to appear in court this morning while Musafare Mupamhanga who was shot on the left leg is admitted at a local hospital under police guard.
In one of the cases, police said on June 2 at around 0130 hours, the suspects and others who are still at large hatched a plan to steal from a shop where they broke the doors to gain entry and stole several itel cellphones, Tecno, Samsung and cellphone accessories.
On June 3, detectives from CID Stores and Business made a follow up leading to the arrest of Spicer Takawira in Chikwanha Area, Chitungwiza.
He was interviewed and revealed that they were coming from Rusape where they had committed an armed robbery whilst in the company of his other six accomplices while armed with a pistol and iron bars.
A follow-up was made leading to the arrest of Nyakutsikwa along 7th Avenue in Mbare National. He was searched leading to the recovery of a Tecno cellphone inside his pocket.
Takawira led to the arrest of Watsikwa at Boka Auction Floors. He was interviewed in connection with the firearm and he revealed that the firearm was possessed by Chinhemba who was also arrested.
By A Correspondent- Walter Magaya one of Zimbabwe’s fake self-proclaimed prophets has said his wife Tendai wept when she heard about the news of the death of TB Joshua.
The Nigerian preacher died Saturday night.
“It’s a painful chapter to me since he was my spiritual father but Amai Magaya wept upon receiving news of TB Joshua death. “She used to make calls to him whenever I offended her and his death has left her without a man to take her issues to. “Vachema zvikuru vakati ndiyani wandichafonera panezvinondinetsa,” Magaya posted on his social media plaforms at the weekend.
By A Correspondent- Norton lawmaker, Temba Mliswa has sensationally claimed that Justice minister, Ziyambi Ziyambi’s is on a crusade of visiting Sangomas and prophets around the country where he is looking for magic to kill him (Mliswa) and his sister Mary.
Mary Mliswa Chikoka, is the Mashonaland West Provincial Affairs minister.
3/ Touch not the anointed! ZZ I’ve also information on the Murehwa visits you make too. So has this been your power base all along? I wonder if the CIO has been informing His Excellency of your secretive jaunts? Well, I now know and will be revealing all.
— Sabhuku Temba P. Mliswa (@TembaMliswa) June 7, 2021
By A Correspondent- Norton house of assembly member, Temba Mliswa has exposed Justice minister, Ziyambi Ziyambi’s Domboshawa ritual visits.
Mliswa on his social media platforms claims that Ziyambi visited the pictured prophet in Domboshawa at the weekend and asked the prophet to spiritually assist kill him (Mliswa) and his sister Mary.
1/ Good morning Ziyambi Ziyambi! This is a Govt car being driven by a prophet by the name of Khosi. He’s the same prophet who was lingering outside Saturday’s PEC meeting where ZZ arrived with a convoy of Govt vehicles meant only to be driven by Govt employees. @psczimbabwepic.twitter.com/ryCHoScVyg
— Sabhuku Temba P. Mliswa (@TembaMliswa) June 7, 2021
By A correspondent- Self Proclaimed prophet and fraudster, Uebert Angel has narrated his time with the late Nigerian preacher TB Joshua, when he visited him for their ritual anointing ceremonies.
Below is Angel’s word he posted on his social media platforms after receiving TB Joshua’s death message.
Last night, I received the rude and shocking news of the homegoing of someone deeply dear to me and my family. The homegoing of Senior Prophet TB Joshua is most painful because if there truly were good men, he was certainly one. However, we are so sure of where he is and know he ran an amazing race, amassed incomparable proofs with Christ and made a mark on this earth that can never be ignored or erased! Now, To the man I have known since my tender years in ministry, TB Joshua:
Your sudden passage is hard to understand for many, yet we bow respectfully to the sovereignty of God while we remain thankful for the decades of impactful work along with the exemplary life you lived while you were with us. You are a General who set many things in place that generations will continue to copy.
As a dear senior Prophet, friend, a Christian brother, a father to many, a prophetic example to me, though senior in every way to me, every time we spoke you would be so humble and regarded not your seniority over me but allowed me time to hear your mind and your humble spirit. The thought that I will not see you again or hear from you again on this side of the divide, but only on videos, is unbelievable but as the Bible says “we should mourn not as though we are without knowledge”.
The only thing I have managed or believe I have managed to process this loss, is to immortalise your prophetic words you said yesterday after service as you indicated of your own home going, back to the father. “(There is) …time for everything – time for prayer and time to RETURN HOME after the service.”
You definitely knew where you were going. While I wish I weren’t true that you are home with the father You were and still are the beginner of trends, the master at your craft. You made the prophetic, deliverance, healing and humility a hallmark and a masterpiece because God made you a master & It’s so important to remind the Christian community that we as a body should never forget our soldiers. Love you and miss you and see you at the rapture!
By A Correspondent- Dendera musician who is also the son of the late Zanu PF provincial war hero, Simon Chimbetu, Sulumani has endorsed the opposition MDC-Alliance’s youth projects in Harare West.
Sulu as he is affectionately known in the music circles on Monday endorsed youth empowerment and engagement projects which are being spearheaded by Harare West lawmaker, Joana Mamombe and one of her aides, Danford “Madhuku” Ngadziore.
Posting on her Facebook account after a tour of the projects with Sulu, Mamombe who was recently released from unlawful detention and persecution by the Zanu PF regime said she was going to politicise her constituency development projects.
Tinashe Sambiri|Addressing a news conference in Harare on Monday morning, MDC activists Tungamirai Madzokere and Last Maengahama revealed how they were tormented by State Security agents.
According to Maengahama, the entire judiciary system is captured by the Zanu PF regime.
Madzokere lost his wife and property after spending eight years in jail for a crime he did not commit…
Tinashe Sambiri|Addressing a news conference in Harare on Monday morning, MDC activists Tungamirai Madzokere and Last Maengahama revealed how they were tormented by State Security agents.
According to Maengahama, the entire judiciary system is captured by the Zanu PF regime.
Madzokere lost his wife and property after spending eight years in jail for a crime he did not commit…
Highlanders coach Mandla Mpofu says his side experienced a lot of problems ahead of their match against Bulawayo City in the Matchday 4 of the Chibuku Super Cup on Sunday.
Bosso missed three days of training after the players went on strike, demanding a pay increment.
The situation only came under control a day before the match but there was little time to adequately prepare for the game.
Despite this, Highlanders managed to produced a decent performance and won the encounter 1-0, thanks to Ariel Sibanda’s 86th penalty kick.
Speaking to the reporters after the match, Mpofu commended the courage showed by his charges, saying: “It was a game where we came here with a lot of problems, a game where as a coach we came without tactical work, a game which we didn’t prepare for as much as I wanted as a coach.
“We didn’t train on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and had a light training session yesterday (Saturday). What the boys said to me after Saturday training was we’re done with our problems; we want to focus on our problems after the game.
“They said we want to fight for you coach, we want to fight for the team and they did exactly that.”
The result saw Highlanders moving to seven points, tied with Group 2 leaders Chicken Inn who have a superior goal difference.- Soccer24 Zimbabwe
The fixtures for the matchday 5 of the Chibuku Super Cup have been announced.
Only Group One games are scheduled for this weekend with Dynamos facing Harare City while Herentals and Yadah clash in double header at National Sports Stadium on Saturday.
ZPC Kariba and CAPS United will play in the other match at the same venue in the following day.
The Group 1 teams will be involved in the action alone because their pool has six teams and have extra two rounds to play.
ZTN will stream live the games on their Facebook page and YouTube channel.
No fans will be allowed into the match venues due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Here are the fixtures scheduled for this weekend.
Sat 12 June Herentals vs Yadah (Grp 1, 11 am at National Sports Stadium) Dynamos vs Harare City (Grp 1, 3 pm at National Sports Stadium)
Sun 13 June ZPC Kariba vs CAPS United (Grp 1, 1 pm at National Sports Stadium)- Soccer24 Zimbabwe
The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) continues with it’s initiative to furnish rural communities with football equipment.
The Felton Kamambo-led administration last month embarked on a rural grassroots outreach programme aimed at donating football kits, balls and training equipment for the establishment of youth leagues in rural communities around
So far, Chipinge and Ngezi have benefited from the initiative.
“The Zimbabwe Football Association donated equipment for 10 teams to the community of Zvishavane-Ngezi on 5 June,” ZIFA said in a statement.
“ZIFA dignitaries present at the handover are: Stanley Chapeta – ZIFA board member Pervious Mathe – Midlands Province chairperson Pithias Shoko – Central region board member Xolisani Gwesela – Communications manager Wison Mutekede – Technical Director Timothy Mazhindu – Registration Manager.”
“The executive committee has embarked on a rural youth football equipment donation initiative. Zvishavane-Ngezi was the second beneficiary after Chipinge South. More donations are lined up in different rural communities in the coming months.”- Soccer24 Zimbabwe
DIGESTIVE HEALTH 3 Easy Ways to Reduce Stress When You Have IBS Managing stress and anxiety is key to managing your IBS symptoms.
Jordan M. Davidson By Jordan M. Davidson Medically Reviewed by Kareem Sassi, MD Last Updated: June 2, 2021 Medically Reviewed
woman meditating and exercising Exercise is a great stress reliever.
If you suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and you feel an urgent need to go every time your boss pings you, your mother-in-law texts, or your friends change plans at the last minute, it’s time to focus on the stress that could be triggering your symptoms. After all, IBS is a breakdown in the signals the brain sends to the gut and the gut sends back to the brain — and this bodily response can be caused by stress, according to the International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD).
“Stress increases the hormone cortisol, and it can impact our digestive system,” says Megan Riehl, PsyD, a gastrointestinal psychologist at Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor.
“People with IBS have trouble down-regulating digestive distress. For example, a person with IBS may feel the digestive process with some gurgling or discomfort and that sets off stress signals and a fear that they will need the bathroom urgently.”
A study published in April 2021 in the American Journal of Gastroenterology found that participants living with IBS who reported experiencing anxiety and stress were more likely to report more severe symptoms, cycle through more treatments, and say their symptoms negatively impacted their daily life than patients who did not report psychological distress.
“Behavioral treatments for IBS are needed as a complement to medicine to get patients over the finish line,” says Brennan Spiegel, MD a gastroenterologist and the director of health services research at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles. “Patients need to develop skills and train their brain to overcome the symptoms of IBS, and that means combating stress.”
So if you’re living with IBS, make sure you’re not neglecting to manage your stress levels, as they can significantly impact your gastrointestinal symptoms. Here are three ways to reduce IBS-related stress.
5 Exercises for IBS Symptom Relief The Ultimate Expert-Approved Diet Plan for a Happier, Less-Stressed You
Get Physical You don’t have to throw down loads of cash at a CrossFit box or jab-jab-cross until you’re sore at a boxing class. Moderate exercise like walking, jogging, swimming, cycling, and yoga are enough to reduce stress and improve IBS symptoms. A review published in December 2019 in Digestive Diseases and Sciences found that yoga and walking at a brisk pace were equally effective in improving IBS symptoms, and both were more effective than medicine alone.
“Exercise helps boost our endorphins and lower cortisol levels, which means we feel happier and less stressed,” says Dr. Riehl. “That’s when the brain and gut send much more favorable signals to each other.”
The American Psychological Association points out that an exercise habit increases levels of norepinephrine, a hormone and neurotransmitter that helps decrease stress. Exercise also trains the mind to cope with anxiety and panic.
Breathe Deeply Deep breathing is one of Riehl’s go-to techniques when teaching her patients to reduce stress.
“Stress makes for shallow, short breaths,” she says. “When we slow our breathing down, we kick-start the parasympathetic system that calms us down and gives a nice massage to the digestive organs. That reduces spasming and urgency.”
One technique she is particularly fond of is diaphragmatic breathing, which involves slow and deep breathing that affects the brain as well as the cardiovascular, respiratory, and gastrointestinal systems.
A study published in June 2017 in Frontiers in Psychology divided 40 people into two groups; one control group and one group who received training in diaphragmatic breathing. After eight weeks, the group who received breathing training had lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol and were less prone to negative emotions.
Gut-Directed Hypnosis Gastrointestinal psychologists have found that gut-directed hypnosis is extremely effective at reducing stress and improving IBS symptoms. In this technique, a trained therapist guides a patient into a focused state of awareness and deep relaxation. Through suggestions and imagery, gut-related hypnosis aims to calm the digestive tract and steer attention away from physical discomfort.
In a study published in the September 2016 issue of Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 72 percent of participants found that their symptoms improved after they followed gut-directed hypnotherapy, and they maintained the improvement for at least six months.
“We need to standardize holistic treatments like gut-directed hypnosis that specifically target the communication of the gut-brain axis,” says Dr. Spiegel.
“When patients have failed everything else, they succeed at this as long as they’re open to trying it,” notes Riehl. “We can develop the skills to stop the brain from perseverating on GI-specific worries. For example, we can start to retrain the mind when someone is always imagining that they will have a bowel accident in public.
“It’s how we identify and think about IBS in our day-to-day life that can make [our symptoms] better or worse,” she adds.-
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Tinashe Sambiri|Addressing a news conference in Harare on Monday morning, MDC activists Tungamirai Madzokere and Last Maengahama revealed how they were tormented by State Security agents.
According to Maengahama, the entire judiciary system is captured by the Zanu PF regime.
Madzokere lost his wife and property after spending eight years in jail for a crime he did not commit…
Tinashe Sambiri|Former Mayor of the city of Harare, Councillor Bernard Manyenyeni has challenged embattled Chief Justice Luke Malaba to go home and rest to save himself from further ignominy.
According to Manyenyeni, Malaba’s occupation of the high office is detriemental to the independence of the judiciary system.
“Can someone please give Luke Malaba whatever he needs to go home and rest.
This refusal to go is a mess which is way too harmful for his dignity and more importantly for the ‘sanctity’ of the position and office of the Chief Justice.
We are already dishing out millions to so many undeserving looters.
By A Correspondent- Prophet Walter Magaya has said his wife Tendai Magaya’s warrior has fallen saying she was used to report his wrong doing to Prophet TB Joshua.
“It’s a painful chapter to me since he was my spiritual father but Amai Magaya wept upon receiving news of TB Joshua death.
“She used to make calls to him whenever I offended her and his death has left her without a man to take her issues to.
Meanwhile, several celebrities took to social media to mourn the prophet who died a few hours after conducting a church service.
Uebert Angel
Last night, I received the rude and shocking news of the home going of someone deeply dear to me and my family. The home going of Senior Prophet TB Joshua is most painful because if there truly were good men, he was certainly one. However, we are so sure of where he is and know he ran an amazing race, amassed incomparable proofs with Christ and made a mark on this earth that can never be ignored or erased!
Now, To the man I have known since my tender years in ministry, TB Joshua:
Your sudden passage is hard to understand for many, yet we bow respectfully to the sovereignty of God while we remain thankful for the decades of impactful work along with the exemplary life you lived while you were with us. You are a General who set many things in place that generations will continue to copy.
As a dear senior Prophet, friend, a Christian brother, a father to many, a prophetic example to me, though senior in every way to me, every time we spoke you would be so humble and regarded not your seniority over me but allowed me time to hear your mind and your humble spirit. The thought that I will not see you again or hear from you again on this side of the divide, but only on videos, is unbelievable but as the Bible says “we should mourn not as though we are without knowledge”.
The only thing I have managed or believe I have managed to process this loss, is to immortalise your prophetic words you said yesterday after service as you indicated of your own home going, back to the father.
“(There is) …time for everything – time for prayer and time to RETURN HOME after the service.”
You definitely knew where you were going. While I wish I weren’t true that you are home with the father You were and still are the beginner of trends, the master at your craft. You made the prophetic, deliverance, healing and humility a hallmark and a masterpiece because God made you a master & It’s so important to remind the Christian community that we as a body should never forget our soldiers. Love you and miss you and see you at the rapture!
Prophet Shepherd Bushiri
The general of God, Prophet TB Joshua, has gone home.
In your rest, General, I celebrate your mission: you came, you preached, you touched souls and you demonstrated to the world that God is still speaking today.
Rest, great General for I shall, forever, live your mission
